Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Lightning and 44C heat index threaten to disrupt England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
Lightning strikes forecast for Saturday in Miami could trigger a shelter-in-place order at Hard Rock Stadium, while temperatures of 33C with a real-feel of 44C and 59% humidity threaten to sap players in England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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FIFA suspend two US officials as Balogun red-card row draws Rooney's 'absolute disgrace' verdict
Two United States football officials, team manager Sam Zapatka and US Soccer vice president of security Frank Pannell, were quietly banned by FIFA following the USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium — a defeat already overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's reinstated suspension.
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Sititi admits fitness wake-up call as All Blacks embrace Rennie's high-tempo game plan
Wallace Sititi confessed his lungs were burning after 27 minutes off the bench in New Zealand's two-point win over France, as the All Blacks adapt to Dave Rennie's faster, more expansive style of play.
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Egyptian Press Accuses Referees of Robbing Match Against Argentina
Following Egypt's elimination by Argentina, major Egyptian newspapers Al-Ahram and Al-Masry Al-Youm unanimously denounce biased refereeing, highlighting a penalty not called in the 72nd minute and what they describe as selective use of VAR.
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Only three survivors from 2022: France's XI against Morocco completely transformed
Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco meet in the quarter-finals in Boston on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Retirements, emerging talent and injuries have profoundly reshaped Didier Deschamps' starting XI.
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FA weighs Quansah red card appeal as Trump's Balogun intervention opens disciplinary floodgates
Jarell Quansah faces a suspension that would rule him out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after his red card against Mexico. The FA is considering an appeal, emboldened by Donald Trump's successful intervention to overturn Folarin Balogun's ban.
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France-Paraguay: Referee Tantashev Heavily Criticized, Removed From Quarter-Finals
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev, who officiated the France-Paraguay Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, will not be assigned to any Quarter-Final matches. His overly lenient management of Paraguayan players, who committed numerous unsporting acts throughout the match, has drawn sharp criticism from experts.
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St. Denis clears staph infection scare ahead of Pimblett clash at UFC 329
Benoit St. Denis has dismissed social media speculation that a visible mark on his foot signals a staph infection, insisting it is nothing more than a scab. The Frenchman is medically cleared to face Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 329 co-main event on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Tupou brings French scrum secrets back to Brisbane to face his Racing 92 teammates
Taniela Tupou says a season with Racing 92 in Paris transformed his game and his mindset, teaching him the 'freestyle' tricks of the French scrum ahead of Saturday's Test against France at Suncorp Stadium.
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Messi rescues Argentina with comeback from two goals down as Switzerland reach first quarterfinal since 1954
Argentina trailed Egypt by two goals as late as the 78th minute before completing a historic 3-2 comeback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, visibly emotional at 39, was central to the turnaround, while Switzerland also advanced to set up a quarterfinal meeting with Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
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USMNT eliminated in round of 16 as federation vows to learn and return stronger
The United States Soccer Federation released a bilingual statement thanking fans after the USMNT's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the USA won three group-stage matches for the first time in federation history before falling 4-1 to Belgium.
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Switzerland survive Colombia shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Kansas City on Tuesday, ending a 71-year wait to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi's defending champion Argentina, who beat Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day, await them on Saturday.
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Scaloni breaks down in tears and abandons interview after Argentina's stunning comeback over Egypt
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion and walked out of his post-match interview after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Messi scoring and assisting in a three-goal blitz.
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Argentina's stunning comeback reshapes England's potential route to the World Cup final
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2, where they face Norway. Reigning champions Argentina kept their path alive with a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Egypt, overturning a two-goal deficit in 17 minutes.
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Egypt furious as Argentina's stoppage-time comeback sparks referee controversy at World Cup
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan vowed never to watch the World Cup again after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2, with a disallowed Mostafa Ziko goal and a disputed penalty call in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez's winner fuelling Egyptian outrage.
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Egypt's Ziko accuses FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina
Mostafa Ziko broke down in tears after Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, alleging the tournament had been "fixed" following a disallowed goal, two disputed penalty claims, and a contentious foul call that denied Mohamed Salah a clear chance.
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Szafnauer argues FIA should have red-flagged British GP to give Silverstone crowd a finish
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has criticised the FIA's handling of the British Grand Prix finale, arguing a red flag after Max Verstappen's late retirement would have delivered a grandstand finish without breaking any rules.
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Hernandez vs Rodrigues headlines UFC Sacramento card on August 22 at Golden 1 Center
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues will meet in a five-round middleweight main event at UFC Sacramento on August 22. Reinier de Ridder's move to light heavyweight against Roman Dolidze headlines the co-main, with several further bouts confirmed for the Golden 1 Center card.
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Henry and Lalas clash on air over FIFA's Trump-influenced Balogun reprieve
Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas clashed in a heated on-air debate over FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card ban after Donald Trump urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to intervene. Henry argued the process was wrong even if the original red card was not justified.
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Cortes-Acosta and Blaydes set for heavyweight showdown at Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 19
Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes are being lined up to meet at Noche UFC 4 on September 19. The heavyweight clash pits the No. 7-ranked Cortes-Acosta (17-3) against the No. 8-ranked Blaydes (19-6, 1 NC), with a venue still to be confirmed.
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